Manager, Renewable O&m

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
**Job Description**:
Summary:
As the Manager, Renewable O&M you will be responsible for the development and startup of Invenergy’s Brazil-based renewable operations and maintenance portfolio and subsequently managing the operations and maintenance of multiple renewable energy centers. This position will be based at one of our operating projects or at company’s office in Natal/RN.
**Responsibilities**:
- Engage with Invenergy EHS to develop training and safety programs to ensure employee safety and wellbeing.
- Drive and cultivate employee engagement and culture.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and training of all operational and administrative personnel within assigned region.
- Prepare and implement operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with Brazilian regulations. Ensure all work is completed in compliance with all written policies, procedures, contracts, etc.
- Develop and implement operational philosophies and procedures to align with the company’s culture and mission.
- Evaluate and streamline maintenance processes and practices to minimize turbine downtime and maximize technician productivity.
- Interface with O & M Managers and US based Operations Engineering to quickly resolve technical issues affecting wind energy center production and availability.
- Collaborate with Asset Management in the development, tracking, and analysis of the annual operating budgets.
- Analyze operational data to understand current and future O&M needs.
- Complete regular visits and audits of renewable energy centers.
- Develop and prepare operations monthly report
- Management of wind farms parts inventory
- Participate and contribute in O&M business development activities.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years overall work experience in engineering, operations or maintenance with at least 2 years of supervisory/managerial experience leading operations of a wind site.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Knowledge of CMMS and O&M practices.
- Able to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Bilingual: Portuguese and English (Spanish desirable)
- Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance and work at heights greater than 80 meters.

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